The indictment alleges that while serving in Saudi Arabia,
Minter and Nock embezzled over $2,700,000 from a U.S. government
bank account at the Saudi Arabia American Bank (SAMBA) in Riyadh.
Funds in this government account were to be used to operate the
USMTM finance office, which supports U.S. troops.

The indictment alleges that Minter and Nock conspired to
withdraw the $2.7 million in two transactions but never delivered
the monies to the finance office. Instead, they shipped it back
to the United States to fund luxurious lifestyles for themselves
and their families.

The two men face a possible maximum sentence of five years in
jail for conspiracy, another ten years for theft, and a fine of
up to $250,000 on each count.

Stealing from the government — whether its money, sensitive
information, or military equipment — rarely goes down well.

But it's the breach of trust committed against fellow
troops which is so glaring. As the release states, Minter
and Nock stole funds intended to support U.S. service members and
their mission in Saudi Arabia.

Taking advantage of comrades or "screwing over" someone in
your unit is just unacceptable, with servicemembers from all
branches of the U.S. military familiar with the
term "Blue Falcon" — describing someone who watches
out for only himself and drags everyone else through the mud (BF
- Buddy F*****).

We previously reported another case where Iraq veteran John
Watkins pleaded guilty to stealing
up to $30,000 in military gear meant for his fellow
soldiers during their deployment. He was responsible for his
unit's inventory of supplies, funded by taxpayer dollars, and
purchased for troops conducting critical night raids.